Former NFL star Keith McCants to appear in court on Monday

Keith McCants, 42-year-old former University of Alabama and NFL linebacker, was arrested on May 5, 2010 on drug-related charges. MOBILE, Ala. -- Former University of Alabama and NFL star Keith McCants will appear in court on Monday after being arrested on drug charges this week.

Jail records showed the 42-year-old former linebacker had a hearing scheduled for today, but court officials said it was moved to Monday.

McCants was arrested this week on warrants accusing him of attempting to purchase drugs on April 20 at a Howard Johnson on Government Boulevard.

He was charged with attempting to commit a controlled substance abuse crime and possession of drug paraphernalia.

McCants has told the Press-Register that his football injuries led to an addiction to painkillers, which in turn led to an addiction to street drugs.

He was being held this afternoon in Mobile County Metro Jail in lieu of $3,000 bail.